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Consistently recognized as one of the best

For years, our industry-leading service, advanced trading tools, and extensive resources have helped make us one of the best online brokers.

#1 for Long-Term Investing and #1 for Novices

In Barron’s 2014 Online Broker Review, we were recognized as the best online broker for Long-Term Investing and Novices. In addition, our experienced, licensed representatives and superlative trading platforms helped us tie for top star ratings in Best for In-Person Service and Best for Options Traders.

One of the Best in Trading Tools and Research

TD Ameritrade was recognized as one of the top three discount brokerage firms in SmartMoney’s 2012 review of online brokers. Offering innovative tools and technology, a broad range of research, and robust banking services – we earned the highest possible rating for Trading Tools, Research, and Banking Services.

#1 Overall Broker

TD Ameritrade ranked #1 overall for the fourth year in a row in Stockbrokers.com’s annual Online Broker Review. Reviewed against 14 other online brokers, TD Ameritrade also received the #1 ranking in the Platform & Tools, Education, New Investors, Tablet App, and Trader Community categories. Additionally, we were recognized as “Best in Class” (within top 5) in the categories of Mobile Trading, Research, Options Trading, Active Trading, Customer Service, and Offering of Investments.

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TD Ameritrade was evaluated against 19 others in the 2014 Barron's Online Broker Review, March 15, 2014, and was awarded 4.5 stars overall (along with 3 others). The firm was ranked 1st in the categories “Best for Long-Term Investing” and “Best for Novices.” TD Ameritrade was also among those listed in the categories Best for Frequent Traders (ranked 4th), Best for Options Traders (ranked 2nd) and Best for In-Person Service (ranked 5th). Star ratings are out of a possible 5. Barron's is a trademark of Dow Jones. L.P. All rights reserved.

TD Ameritrade ranked #3 of 10 Discount (Online) Brokers in SmartMoney Magazine’s Annual Broker Survey in the publication’s June 2012 issue. TD Ameritrade was also awarded a five-star rating (the highest available) in the Banking Services category along with four other firms, a five-star rating in the Trading Tools category along with two other firms, and a five-star rating in the Research category along with three other firms. SmartMoney is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

TD Ameritrade was ranked #1 overall out of 15 online brokers evaluated in the StockBrokers.com Online Broker Review 2015. TD Ameritrade was rated #1 overall and was also rated #1 or Best in Class in several categories, including “Offering of Investments”, “Platforms & Tools”, “Customer Service”, “Education”, “New Investors”, “Research”, “Mobile Trading”, “Options Trading”, and “Active Trading”. TD Ameritrade also received awards for #1 Tablet App and #1 Trader Community. Read full article.

In a December 2013 study by Investor’s Business Daily, TD Ameritrade ranked in the top three for the ‘Top Overall Customer Experience’ category. TD Ameritrade also ranked in the top three in the categories of: “Equity Trading Tools”, “Research Tools”, “Investment Research”, “Portfolio Analysis/Reports”, “Educational Resources”, “Options Trading Platform”. TD Ameritrade ranked in the top five in the categories of: “ETF Choices”, “Mobile Platform/Trading”, “Tax Preparation Tools”. Read Full Review.

TD Ameritrade was named Best Broker for First-Time Investors and one of the three Best Brokerage Firms for Investor’s Today in InvestorPlace, December 9, 2013 edition.

TD Ameritrade shared recognition with four other firms in Investor’s Business Daily’s Best Online Brokers Review December 2, 2013 edition. Read Full Review

TD Ameritrade was named Best Broker for First-Time Investors and one of the Best Brokerage Firms for Investor’s Today in InvestorPlace, December 9, 2013 edition.

ETFs can entail risks similar to direct stock ownership, including market, sector, or industry risks. Some ETFs may involve international risk, currency risk, commodity risk, and interest rate risk. Trading prices may not reflect the net asset value of the underlying securities. Commission fees typically apply.

To trade commission-free ETFs, you must be enrolled in the program. If you sell an eligible ETF within 30 days of it being purchased commission-free, a short-term trading fee will apply. ETFs can entail risks similar to direct stock ownership, including market, sector, or industry risks. Some ETFs may involve international risk, currency risk, commodity risk, and interest rate risk. Trading prices may not reflect the net asset value of the underlying securities.